A pyrrhic victory? If there is no law, there is nothing for the court to review. Published 26 Jan, 2020 07:15am
Why presidential? Presidential rule can increase feelings of marginalisation. Published 27 Nov, 2019 07:20am
Lying on oath Parties to civil litigation know they can get away with anything because no one is punished for perjury. Published 15 Sep, 2019 07:01am
Fair process? The government has become the arbiter of what people can hear, see and say. Published 05 Aug, 2019 06:53am
Lawyers’ rowdiness The Punjab Bar Council has been tolerating professional misconduct. Updated 02 Jun, 2019 07:28am
Socioeconomic rights should not be made justiciable Many laws will become subject to constitutional challenge too. Updated 02 Apr, 2019 10:53am
Justiciable rights? The idea may be lofty in theory, but does not work in practice. Updated 02 Apr, 2019 08:46am
Patriotic emotion Jingoism or an excess of patriotic pomp can be dangerous. Published 17 Feb, 2019 07:44am
First among equals CJ Nisar’s retirement has left the judiciary in a strange conundrum. Updated 27 Jan, 2019 12:33pm
Groundwater rights A mechanism is needed to resolve the distribution of limited resources. Updated 25 Sep, 2018 02:38pm
Curbing smoking The law has been rarely invoked to de-normalise smoking. Published 31 Jan, 2018 03:44am
Parking spaces Demand for parking spaces in Lahore often exceeds the supply. Published 23 Nov, 2017 07:19am
Information markets When the rulers try to regulate speech, alarm bells should ring. Published 14 Jun, 2017 05:01am
Perverse incentives Decision-making at the provincial level favours urban centres. Published 29 Mar, 2017 03:38am
The deeper points The Panama case has certain aspects that many don’t see. Published 10 Jan, 2017 01:10am
